Penn State Shenango vs. Wilkes

Both Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango and Wilkes University are 4 years schools located in Pennsylvania. The following statements compare Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango and Wilkes University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Wilkes's tuition ($42,286) is more expensive than Penn State Shenango ($23,310).
  • Penn State Shenango's acceptance rate (86.98%) is lower than Wilkes (94.14%).
  • Penn State Shenango has higher yield (30.54%) than Wilkes (10.58%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,160.
  • Penn State Shenango's students to faculty ratio (6 to 1) is lower than Wilkes (13 to 1).
  • Wilkes (5,207 students) is larger than Penn State Shenango (281 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Wilkes ($25,197) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State Shenango ($9,682).
  • Wilkes's graduation rate (59%) is higher than Penn State Shenango (23%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$14,002 In-State
$23,310 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,682
Test Scores
Admission
86.98% Acceptance Rate
30.54% Yield
Enrollment
281 (All undergraduate)
4 Online Students
Graduation Rate
23% Graduation Rate
20% Transfer-out Rate
82% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
6 to 1 Students to Faculty
31 Faculties (full-time)
74 Staffs (full-time)
$65,222 Faculty Salary
$53,096 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Campus Living
Wilkes University

Wilkes University

Private, 4 years • Wilkes-Barre, PA #62 in Pennsylvania more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$42,286
Financial Aid
$25,197
Test Scores
1,160 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
94.14% Acceptance Rate
10.58% Yield
Enrollment
2,000 Undergraduate
3,207 Graduate
2,983 Online Students
Graduation Rate
59% Graduation Rate
26% Transfer-out Rate
71% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
176 Faculties (full-time)
555 Staffs (full-time)
$82,864 Faculty Salary
$60,566 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,586 annual charge
-1,152 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$6,564 annual charge
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